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Weakley County man indicted for federal child sexual solicitation and exploitation offenses

A Weakley County man faces multiple federal charges related to alleged child sexual exploitation offenses following an indictment announced by U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant on April 28. Authorities allege conduct dating back more than a decade with recent activity involving social media platforms.


Convicted sex trafficker sentenced to additional prison time for registry violations

Malik Hudson received an additional prison sentence for failing to comply with sex offender registry laws after his earlier conviction for sex trafficking. Authorities say he absconded supervision shortly after release and was later apprehended following new criminal conduct.


Burlington woman sentenced to nine months for selling cocaine base

A Burlington woman has been sentenced for distributing cocaine base following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations. Federal prosecutors highlight ongoing partnerships with local agencies as part of broader efforts against drug crimes.


Cocaine trafficker sentenced to federal prison for transporting drugs to West Tennessee

A Denver man has been sentenced for attempting to transport cocaine into West Tennessee after authorities seized over $750,000 worth during a traffic stop. Federal prosecutors say coordinated law enforcement led both investigation and prosecution.


Houston business owner sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes

Harry Lamar Curtis III received an eighteen-month prison sentence after pleading guilty for failing to pay over $1.6 million in employment taxes withheld from his company's employees' wages. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad Gray following an IRS investigation.


Marion County man sentenced to 10 years for attempted enticement of minors

A Summerfield man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for attempting to meet two minors for sex acts following an undercover operation by law enforcement. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood's efforts against child exploitation.


Sanders releases report on Education Department layoffs and student civil rights cases

Senator Bernie Sanders released a new report criticizing layoffs at the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights under the Trump administration. The report finds significant declines in resolutions for student discrimination cases across multiple categories.


Bronx man pleads guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor

Nasif Talukder from the Bronx pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor after meeting a teenage girl online. Authorities say he offered money for sexual activity knowing she was only fourteen years old. Sentencing will take place at a future date.


Ronnie Rogers sentenced to 236 months for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

Ronnie Rogers has been sentenced for leading a major fentanyl trafficking ring operating across Washington D.C. The case highlights coordinated law enforcement efforts against opioid distribution networks targeting vulnerable communities.


Jury finds inmate guilty of threatening federal judge in Pensacola

A jury convicted Christopher Summers on charges related to sending a threatening letter targeting a federal judge in Pensacola. Prosecutors said he intended real harm; sentencing is set for August.


Marion County man sentenced to 10 years for attempted enticement of a minor

A Marion County man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to meet someone he believed was a minor for sexual activity. The case involved an undercover operation by law enforcement officials.


Tallahassee man pleads guilty to threats against President, Congress member, and Federal Reserve chair

A Tallahassee man has pleaded guilty after making violent online threats targeting top government officials including President Trump. Authorities say he faces up to 25 years' imprisonment following investigations by multiple agencies.


Two Houston-area men get life for roles in murder-for-hire plot against wrong man

Two men have received life sentences after being convicted for plotting a murder-for-hire that mistakenly targeted an innocent person near Houston. The prosecution presented evidence including surveillance records and video footage during an eight-day trial.


Guatemalan national sentenced to over eight years for child sexual abuse material possession

A Guatemalan man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material and illegally reentering the United States after deportation. The case involved cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agencies as part of a national effort against child exploitation.


Honduras man indicted for illegal reentry after child luring charges in Wilkinsburg

A Honduras citizen living illegally in Pennsylvania faces new federal charges after being arrested for attempting to lure children into a residence while claiming he was an officer. The indictment highlights his repeated removals from the U.S., prior convictions across several states, and involvement with Operation Take Back America.


Peabody man sentenced to over four years in prison for extortion

Damien Willette has been sentenced by a Boston federal court for threatening two individuals during his incarceration as part of an extortion scheme linked with gang activity. The U.S. Attorney's Office highlighted ongoing efforts against violent crime across Massachusetts.


Chairman Comer commends DOJ for action against Dr. Morens over COVID-19 records

House Oversight Chairman James Comer praised federal prosecutors after charges were filed against Dr. David Morens regarding alleged efforts to hide COVID-19 origin documents. The indictment follows findings by Congress's coronavirus subcommittee.


Felon sentenced to 51 months for firearm and ammunition possession in Tulsa

A Tulsa man was sentenced to over four years in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon after discharging it inside an occupied apartment. Authorities highlighted ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors in northeastern Oklahoma to reduce violent crime through partnerships with local law enforcement.


ICE arrests Tony Playboy, fugitive from 1989 Little Saigon sandwich shop shootout

Minh Duy Tong Nguyen—known as Tony Playboy—was arrested by ICE after serving over thirty years for murder linked to a notorious Houston gang shooting featured on 'America's Most Wanted.' Authorities say he will remain detained pending deportation.


Little Water man pleads guilty to assault in 2024 shooting incident

Anthony Sandoval from Little Water pleaded guilty to assault after a shooting incident in July 2024 involving another intoxicated individual during an argument. Authorities say he faces up to ten years in prison at sentencing.